As the president deliberated with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the question of whether to let Ukraine use long-range weapons in Russia was a rare point of contention between allied nations.
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Two U.S. Marines Attacked in Turkey by Nationalist Youth Group
Turkish officials said they had detained 15 members of the group. The two servicemen had returned to the ship and were safe, U.S. officials said.
U.S. Moves Naval Forces Closer to Israel
American officials are sending a signal to Iran and its allies, in the form of two aircraft carrier groups and a guided-missile submarine.
U.S. Orders Submarine to Middle East Amid Fears of Escalation
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, the Pentagon said. In an unusual disclosure, it said Mr. Austin had ordered a submarine to the Middle East.
How the 9/11 Plea Deal Came Undone
A case that had mostly drifted from public consciousness in 12 years of proceedings is back in the spotlight and no closer to trial.
U.S. to Send More Combat Aircraft to Middle East as Iran Threatens Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III directed the new deployments after speaking with his Israeli counterpart.
Alert Level Raised at U.S. Bases in Europe Over Russian Threats
Officials said there was no specific intelligence about possible Russian attacks on American bases, but Moscow has made vague threats over Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons on its territory.
U.S. Pier for Gaza Aid Is Failing, and Could Be Dismantled Early
Officials hope a looming deadline will pressure Israel to open more land routes into the territory, which is facing extreme levels of hunger.
U.S., Chinese Defense Chiefs Hold First in-Person Talks Since 2022
Speaking in Singapore, Lloyd J. Austin III sought to reassure allies and put China on notice that Ukraine and the Mideast were not distracting the U.S. from this focus.